English Explanatory Dictionary

Calhounism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Support for John C. Calhoun (1782–1850), American statesman and political theorist, best remembered for his defense of slavery and for advancing the concept of minority rights in politics, in the context of defending Southern values from perceived Northern threats.

Word forms

Calhounism

Etymology

From Calhoun + -ism.

Related words

Calhounian Calhounist
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